Add 3/8 and 98/70
1st number: 3/8, 2nd number: 1 28/70
3/8 + 98/70 is 71/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
3/8 = 3 × 35/8 × 35 = 105/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
98/70 = 98 × 4/70 × 4 = 392/280 - Add the two like fractions:
105/280 + 392/280 = 105 + 392/280 = 497/280 - 497/280 simplified gives 71/40
- So, 3/8 + 98/70 = 71/40
In mixed form: 131/40
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